The 4 Day Okavango Wilderness Experience takes you on a wildlife experience into the world famous Moremi Game Reserve situated in Botswana’s Okavango Delta. The Moremi Game Reserve is world famous for its indescribable beauty and wildlife concentrations, especially its predators. The light aircraft flight in and out of the Delta is definitely one of the highlights of the safari and rated one of Africa’s most scenic flights. Your pilot flies low offering spectacular wildlife and landscape sightings and great photo opportunities. From base camp you will venture deep into the Okavango Delta on dug-out canoes (Mokoros) to camp wild and unfenced for one night on a participating excursion.

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Day 1: Base Camp Okavango Delta, Botswana

You will be met by a representative at the Maun International Airport with a sign board. A very scenic light aircraft flight will take you from Maun to your luxury tented base camp in the Okavango Delta’s wildlife rich Moremi Game Reserve. Rated one of the most scenic flights in Africa, your pilot will answer any questions you might have about the Delta and point out herds of wildlife. Everyone gets a window seat so remember to have your camera handy. Upon arrival at your base camp you will be welcomed by the friendly staff and have time to settle in. The rest of the afternoon is free to relax, do some guided bird watching or game viewing from the camp, ask the guide to take you on a boat cruise or maybe a walk, do some fishing, or just laze beside the pool and enjoy the scenery in one of Africa’s most special places.

Later in the afternoon you will enjoy a guided afternoon game activity (approximately 3 hours). As base camp is a water based camp, there are no game drives available, and only game viewing motorboat cruises, mokoro safaris and game walks. You will explore the lagoons and waterways of the Okavango Delta by motorboat and Mokoro (dug-out canoe). The birdlife is abundant and diverse, and other sightings include hippos and crocodiles, and the chance to watch big game having a drink or a bath in the water. Return from the guided game viewing activity around sunset and have some time to freshen up before pre dinner drinks and snacks are served, followed by a hearty dinner.

Included: All meals, beverages & activities (as per itinerary)

Overnight: Gunn’s Camp (or similar accommodation)

Day 2: Wilderness Camping Okavango Delta, Botswana

After breakfast guests will choose their supplies of food and beverages for the guided camping expedition into the heart of the Okavango Delta. From base camp, the supplies and camping equipment (dome tents & bedrolls) get loaded onto the Mokoros (dug-out canoes), and like true explorers you will venture deep into the Okavango Delta’s wilderness on your Mokoros. This is one of the most relaxing experiences you will ever have. With two guests per mokoro, this is an authentic safari experience like no other in Africa.

Almost at level with the water, your guide will gently cruise through the meandering waterways of the Okavango Delta and answer any questions you might have in regards to this paradise oasis. Your guide will also point out any herds of wildlife, amazing birdlife and hippos you might come across, accompanied by interesting explanations regarding their habits and role in this amazing eco-system. Your guides will scout for a suitable and shady place on one of the islands to camp for the night. You will leave the Mokoros at the waters’ edge and hike to your camping site. You will help your guides to set up camp and have some lunch. After lunch you have some time to relax, read a book, ask your guides to take you somewhere safe to swim, or have a try at poling a mokoro. Later in the afternoon you will go on a guided walk / mokoro cruise to track some wildlife.

You will camp wild under the stars and have a meal prepared on a campfire, everyone helps with the preparations. With only the African night sounds as a backdrop, your local guides who mostly grew up in the Delta can keep you entertained for hours around the campfire with interesting tales about their experiences and wildlife encounters. Kindly note there are no wash up or ablution facilities.

Included: All meals, beverages & activities (as per itinerary)

Overnight: Camping wild in 2 man dome tents in the Moremi Game Reserve

Day 3: Base Camp Okavango Delta, Botswana

An early morning wake up and a quick coffee and rusks before you head out on a walk in search of wildlife. After a 2 - 3 hour walk guests will return to camp and have a scrumptious breakfast. We pack up camp and load all our equipment onto the Mokoros and slowly cruise back to base camp. At base camp you have the rest of the day free to relax in the beautiful surroundings, do some birding, game viewing, or fishing from the lodge. In the late afternoon you will depart on a scheduled game viewing activity (2 – 3 hours) and enjoy sundowners in a scenic location. Return to camp around sunset, have time to freshen up. Pre dinner drinks & snacks are served before dinner.

Included: All meals, beverages & activities (as per itinerary)

Overnight: Gunn’s Camp (or similar accommodation)

Day 4: Maun

The early morning is free to do one last game activity or just relaxing. After a big breakfast you pack up and a very scenic flight takes you across the Delta back to Maun where the tour ends.